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BV59 BWL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,476 mi
Last recorded118,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 118,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 114,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 114,424 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder, very lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 107,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 107,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 100,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 90,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 85,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,641 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 78,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,934 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,440 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,513 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,013 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BV59 BWL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV59 BWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV59 BWL registered?

BV59 BWL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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